The BTCEB Meetup.com group was established by the Bicycle Trails Council of the East Bay (www.btceb.org). BTCEB was formed in 1987, and helped create the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) in 1988. The work of BTCEB is essential in keeping trails open for local mountain biking. By joining BTCEB you'll be supporting grassroots mountain bike advocacy, meet other mountain bikers, and learn about great trails to ride. STAY INFORMED with our weekly electronic newsletter, BTCEB Buzz, …

SF A/X: The RIDE stands for San Francisco Active Xplorers of The RIDE. The RIDE is SNOWBOARDING in the Winter and Mountain Biking in the Spring and Summer with some seasonal overlap. SF A/X RIDE events will take place in the Bay Area and Lake Tahoe as well as other areas. SF A/X is linked with two other Meet Up sites: (1) Sactown A/X and (2) Davis A/X. In the Winter, THIS group has the advantage of NETWORKING you with over 400 other very Active SNOWBOARDERS whose home mountains are in TAHOE... …

Meet other local road and mountain bikers to ride local roads, paths and trails. Although the core activity will be bicycle riding, occasionally we'll throw in a different outdoor activity just for the fun of it. All skill levels are welcome and we'll scale the events according to who participates.

NORTH BAY HIKING CLUB is a group for meeting HEALTHY/FIT people who LOVE TO BE OUTDOORS and ENJOY activities like: HIKING, BACKPACKING, RIVER-RAFTING, KAYAKING, MOUNTAINEERING & CAMPING!! OTHER EVENTS include OUTDOOR PARTIES and WEEKEND/DAY TRIPS to FUN & EXCITING locations! At the end of hikes & other activities we often stop at a nearby pub for good brews, food and conversation!! YOU WILL HAVE FUN GETTING FIT and MAKING NEW FRIENDS!!

… Members span the full gamut of climbing styles, from indoor gym climbing, to outdoor sport and multi-pitch traditional climbing, bouldering, alpine/ice climbing and mountaineering. Get-Your-Climb-On promotes safe rock climbing through informational meetups that expose members to new safety concepts and techniques. GYCO members, organizers or “Ambassadors of Fun” are constantly learning from others and happily sharing their knowledge. And most of all, we get out and climb or hike or hang out! As …

California Camping Music Festivals was started for people who love to camp and who love music! There are music festivals all over California from April to October and most of them are within 1-4 hours driving time from the Bay Area. Some of the music festivals also include other adventures such as white water rafting, mountain biking, lakes for boating and swimming, kayaking, canoeing, hiking, singing, dancing, yoga, art, crafts, food vendors and more! California Camping Music Festivals only pos …

The Berkeley Bicycling Meetup Group is for anyone who wants to meet new people and explore the  Bay Area. We have done mostly road rides but I plan to post a few mountain bike rides in the near future.  The rides are a lot of fun and are a great place to learn new routes. Despite the vast number of "members" (444, last time I checked), our group is small. There are 10-15 people who regularly attend our rides, with a handful on any given ride. This group doesn't drop slower riders! Unless I spe …

Meet other local outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy mountain biking, hiking, kayaking, surfing, etc. This meetup is about enjoying the outdoors with others. I would like others to let me know of activities they would like to see happen and I will help organize. Dog owners are also encouraged to join since there are too few groups that permit dogs at times. All those who are dedicated to outdoor excursions near and far should sign up.

"Find your place on the planet. Dig in, and take responsibility from there" - Gary Snyder Don't let the weeds take over our mountain! Not only are they ugly and prickly, but they're also changing our mountain: more weeds = less wildflower + more fires. The vast majority of the mountain is in good shape but the nasties are starting to take hold and move around. Let's stop them before they really get going. Say it with me, pulling broom is fun oh so fun oh so fun, I wanna do this all day long... M …

For people looking to meet other local cyclists for rides all around the greater San Francisco Bay Area, explore new trails, share training tips, etc. Please be advised that cycling is a dangerous sport and you are solely responsible for your own safety. Spandex is not armor, helmets are mandatory and other protective gear is strongly recommended.   Our rating system: Beginner - 5-15 mile rides led by experienced cyclists who are able to offer instruction. Each ride begins with an equipment chec …

A unique combination of wine viticulture, physical fitness, art, and nature adventures. Come join the fun of exploring seldom visited and little known places of interest, such as, caves, hidden lakes and waterfalls, isolated beaches, enchanted forest trails, art, architecture and wineries off the beaten tourist path. Every Outing is unique & interesting. After a days hike, soothe your palate while sampling delicious wine at an authentic medieval Tuscan style castle... Or...enjoy a wine picnic on …

Meet vibrant, ambitious and fun 20- and 30-somethings through GoodMeets-sponsored events throughout the Bay Area.  Our meetups range from casual hang-outs at bars to hikes in the Santa Cruz mountains to seeing theater and comedy shows.  Our get-togethers are a great place to meet new people and make connections.  Join to get on our mailing list and be invited to our next event.  Also stay tuned for our upcoming meeting site, www.goodmeets.com.

We're a group of developers who enjoy happy hour and code. We'll be hosting various happy hour mixers, hackathons, and dev parties in SF and Mountain View. Do you occasionally code under the influence? Then join us!

We know what your thinking... you really want to enjoy the snow this season, but don’t really have anyone to ride with or you’re out of luck because you don’t have reliable transportation to get you there. We’ve got the answer... Join NorCal Snowboarders! We’re the largest snowboard and ski community in Northern California offering ride share, bus trips and discounted lift tickets and passes to all your favorite resorts all season long. But we don’t stop there... Experience the fun of group ridi …

This group offers an opportunity to bring people together to learn about Qigong and to practice Tai Chi through various Qigong/Taichi regular classes as well as workshops and retreats led by Liping Julia Zhu. Liping Julia Zhu is a certified qigong instructor from China and a disciple of Taoist Master Yu Anren. She was a gold medalist in the 1996 International Martial Arts Tournament. She is the qigong instructor at the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, a licensed acupuncturist …

I have one ultimate question for you ladies: What turns you on in your life? What gets you jazzed? What inspires you? What fills your heart with joy? What makes you sit at the edge of your seat? Ultimately who do you want to be in the world? What is your purpose on the planet? Are you living a turned-on life? Would it be okay if your gravestone read: “She was an exceptionally mediocre woman”? If your eulogy went something like: “She followed every rule with precision. She rarely made a …